Russia is sometimes referred to as “the Saudi Arabia of energy efficiency”; its vast potential to reduce energy consumption can be considered a significant “energy reserve”. Russia, recognising the benefits of more efficient use of energy, is taking measures to exploit this potential....

Energy efficiency in buildings is crucial for climate change mitigation. Both national and state mandates increase energy efficiency, but most energy efficiency mandates in the United States are at the state level. The federal government mandates that its new buildings be energy efficient, and...